The Lakeside Reception Hall
Frequently Asked Questions

General Hall Rental Related Questions:  

• When can I have access to the facility?

You will be given access to our facility anytime after 9:00am on the day of your event.

• Is there a specific time we must be out of your facility?

We are a private club and have no cut off time. After your 4-hour event you have 2 hours of clean up time. If that time runs past 12:00midnight that is o.k.

• Are tables and chairs included with my rental?

Our tables and chairs are included with your rental.

We have:

20 – 60” rounds
1 - 48” round
4 – 8ft banquet tables
3 – 6ft banquet tables
150 chairs

• What if I need more tables or chairs?

Additional tables and chairs can be rented from any rental company and delivered to our facility for your convenience. Most companies charge around $9.00 per table and $2.00 per chair.

• Are table linens included?

Table linens are not included. Some caterers include linen with their service or you can rent linens from any rental company. Table linen rental prices range from $7.50 to $15.00 per linen.

• What are my responsibilities for cleaning up?

You are responsible to dispose of all bagged trash into our dumpster, including trash on the deck left behind by your guests. Wipe down counter tops in the kitchen if you have used our kitchen. Bag up any linen you have rented to be picked up by the rental company. Re-stack all chairs and put all tables back on the racks (unless you have paid the $75.00 breakdown fee). No sweeping or mopping is required, No vacuuming is required, and our janitorial service will take care of cleaning the restrooms and emptying the restroom trash.

• If I pay the $75.00 set up fee will the linens be put on the tables for me?

No.

• What kind of kitchen facility do you have?

We have a prep kitchen. No full sized oven or stove. No utensils. We have stainless steel prep counter, a three-compartment sink, and a small microwave. We also have a walk in cooler with some space to store cold items i.e. platters.

• Can we use your ice?

Yes.

• Do I need to supply my own garbage bags?

Yes, you or your caterer needs to supply the garbage bags for the buffet etc. Our facility will supply trash bags for the bar, and restrooms.

 

Lakeside Hall Bar Related Questions: 

• Can we have a cash bar?

We cannot do any type of cash bar due to our “private club” liquor license. When paying you’re reservation fee and signing your contract you become a member of the firefighter’s benevolent association allowing you to purchase the bar and serve your guests.

• Can we bring in our own beer or alcohol?

No, you cannot bring in your own alcohol or beer. Our liability insurance covers you and your guests at the event. We must be sure that everyone leaves safely and that no one under age consumes alcohol on our premises.

• If you do not carry a type of alcohol that we want will you special order it?

No we cannot order special requests to add to our bar for your event. Our affordable bar pricing is based on the cost of what we stock. Individual requests to give the bartender a bottle of your “favorite” liquor to serve to your guests will be on approval only through the hall manager.

• Do I have to count children and non drinkers in my bar head count?

Children under the age of 10 years do not have to be included in your bar head count. Everyone else regardless of non-drinkers or teenagers under 21 must be counted. Our affordable pricing is also based on the fact that some will drink soda, some will drink beer and some will drink cocktails.

• Do you include glassware with your bar?

Included with your bar are clear plastic 12oz cups for beer and soda, and clear plastic 9oz cups for mixed drinks.

• If I have 4 hours of bar time can I “split it up” and close down for an hour?

Bar time cannot be split up due to the fact that the bartenders are paid for 4 hours and splitting up the time will extend the 4 hours.

• Do you sell extra time for the bar?

Additional bar time beyond the 4 hours is available for $150 plus 10% of initial bar price per hour. Thatfee covers the alcohol, the bartender and the facility. Please note that additional time is at the bar managers discretion based on the safety of your guests.

• How many bartenders will I need?

One bartender can easily serve 75 guests for a full bar. Additional bartenders will be needed on a full bar for any amount over 75 guests. The second bartender fee is $100 for a 4 hour shift.

• Do you have champagne?

A case of champagne is available for $150.00. When added to your bar there is no additional bartending fee. A champagne toast alone with plastic glassesincluded requires a $75.00 bartender fee.

• If we have your bar can we bring our own champagne?

With hall manager’s approval a bottle or two of champagne may be given to the bartender to be served for the bridal party.